The New Puglia

The New Puglia

A striking image has defined Italy’s Puglia region for decades—the white conical stone houses called Trulli. Built by layering stones without mortar, legend has it that the Trulli were designed to avoid taxation since they could be quickly dismantled when the tax man...
The New Year

The New Year

The new year is approaching, a time when people take stock of their lives and well-being. Some may choose to make resolutions to lose weight, exercise more, spend more time with family and friends, and get more sleep. What if instead of making promises to...
Seasonal Sipping

Seasonal Sipping

The holidays place much emphasis on well-planned menus, from theming festive appetizers to culinary highlights on the table where there’s a dainty balance between traditional main dishes, complementary sides, and accouterments. Cocktails, however, are often overlooked...
Napa Valley Dressed in Holiday Style

Napa Valley Dressed in Holiday Style

As the air turns crisp and the vineyards settle into winter dormancy, the Napa Valley transforms into a picturesque holiday wonderland. The festive season within the region’s wineries and tasting rooms is a time of magic, warmth, and celebration. A visit during this...
Side Trip: California’s Lake County

Side Trip: California’s Lake County

After arriving in Northern California’s Lake County, one quickly learns a few interesting facts from the locals: 1) the county has the cleanest air in California, 2) Sauvignon Blanc thrives in the region’s volcanic soils and high elevation, and 3) as expressed by...
Harvest Feature: Heroic Vineyards

Harvest Feature: Heroic Vineyards

  The island of Giglio lies an hour from the Tuscan coast. Vines have been growing on the island since at least Etruscan times. Its vineyards, which cascade down the hill from its peak to the sea, present a surreal and demanding environment to farm and harvest....